Twenty seven short years ago
I knew I was in love with you.
We felt that love was all we’d need
But really, we did not have a clue.
You have always put others first
Because you felt that you were last.
How I wish that you could see
That in God’s image you were cast.
You have followed his only son
In every footstep, every day.
Loving us with all your heart
You do not know another way.
Why God sent you here for me
I hope to someday understand.
I must have earned his precious grace
To have been giv’n your blessed hand.
I’ll forever be in His debt
For giving me a way back home.
Know, that without you by my side
I would be lost, on my own.
The love we had many years ago
I know now was just a seed.
That seed has grown into a tree
And filled our most important need.
You are the root of that great tree
And from your strength we all are blessed.
It will grow to infinity
Fulfilling God’s perfect quest.
All that we have struggled through
Makes my love for you deeper still.
Everyday I thank God above
For temples and the pow’r to seal.
I cannot bear to even contemplate
Of eternal glory without you.
Heavenly blessings will be ours
If we serve God in all we do.
My heart is overflowed with love
At times I feel it may explode.
To help protect our tender hearts
God made tears to lighten the load.
A thousand rivers I have cried
And that is just a start for me.
Millions more I hope to cry
Then my love for you, you’ll see.
